A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
THERESE OF LISIEUXIf I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall the future.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Above the clouds the sky is always blue.
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God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.
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No harm can come to me since, in whatever happens, I see only the tender hand of Jesus.
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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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Holiness is a disposition of the heart that makes us humble and little in the arms of God, aware of our weakness, and confident – in the most audacious way – in His Fatherly goodness.
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Silence does good to the soul.
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How happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God’s mercy.
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In trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.
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Frequently, only silence can express my prayer.
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Jesus needs neither books nor Doctors of Divinity in order to instruct souls; He, the Doctor of Doctors, He teaches without noise of words.
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Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.
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The world’s thy ship and not thy home.
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I prefer to be accused unjustly, for then I have nothing to reproach myself with, and joyfully offer this to the good Lord. Then I humble myself at the thought that I am indeed capable of doing the thing of which I have been accused.
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